You have got to be kidding.....?....what the hell has this guy done since 1983 ...............and im being honest.....and I dont need someone to question my fanhood.....he has run off the best coach this team had since Flores, being Gruden ...........and there is no relief of a great coach in sight ever again in my mind.............. he has not shown the ability to make this once great franchise great again.....and i would like to know what sign of bringing this team to a winning formula again would be evident after he has most likely pissed off every great player who is a free agent this offseason!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Al has a tendancy of producing great young football minds, losing Gruden was a shame... But it was bound to happen.

The way I see it is these young fresh minds looking to break into the HC land will always bite at the opportunity to work with the worlds most respected football mind. We've had Shannahan & Chucky who were holding clipboards in there diapers & then went on to win superbowls... The way that I see it is sometimes the younger pupils think they've outdone there zen master and look to go on it by there own.

There's a reason i love the raiders and it revolves around Al's Philosiphy... We play a running game with vertical passing (& none of this QB stat padding WC offense... we play strictly man to man which in my eyes in the pentultimate football battle one athlete vs another & I love the Raiders because of the offseason theatrics (the good and the bad)

All i'm saying is if you have not figured out how this ship is run by now and your not liking the Raiders then the Steeler, Patriot, Niner or Cheesehead Nation will always accept you with open arms... But FUCK!!! Anyone who wants to whinge about Al Davis is probably a person who smokes weed for the taste but doesn't like to get fucking high in the process.

I will forever be mounted on Al Davis jockstrap and if you don't like it then you can suck mine and AD dicks

The funny thing is that us as Raider fans go through this kinda shit almost every fucking offseason. We ALWAYS freak out about what free agents might walk, we complain about the free agents Al brings in, Raider Greg threatens to not renew his season tickets , we fight about the coaching staff, we always say "FUCK AL", but then he throws massive $$$$$$$$ at someone we all want then we say Als not afraid to pay his guys he wants, and then the draft.

As we get closer to the draft, all the conversations go like this, "We should draft so and so" and then someone replies like this "What? We don't need so and so, Did you actually watch any Raider games last year? If you know anything about football you would know that we need to draft this kid out of (insert college name here)"

And what's even funnier about all the shit we bicker about is, is the fact that I LOVE IT!!!! Go Raiders! Go ahead HELLRAIDER, bash Al all you want! Its all good! We all know when the Raiders return to glory that we are all gonna be kissing Al's ass again! I fucking love it!!!

You nailed it on the head RFUD!!!

We all lose our shit, then Al redeems himself & then we are all pumped for the season (pleased more times then we are disappointed)

da_AZN_PErsuAZN

HueJax must know what he's getting himself into. Al will be Al and will always have a say on operations/coaching! To think otherwise is asking for disaster! 1st off, Al Davis don't believe in rebuilding! HIS RAIDERS are always PLAY-OFF teams at least that's what he thinks! Hue must be in the same mindset as Al and in my opinion Hue can take this Raider team (given every one comes back) to the next level. I've always believed that the ticket to the play-offs lies in winning the division and its OUR (the Raiders) time as all of the AFC west are somewhat in dis-array. The past season was a BLUE MOON, sweeping the Div. and not going post-season (heck, the chickens did with a losing record). I believe Hue can equal/do better than the past season. Money has never been an object to Al, particularly to loyal Raiders guys, so I expect most of the guys back. Everything remains to be seen! Hopefully the Union and the Owners agree soon.

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The funny thing is that us as Raider fans go through this kinda shit almost every fucking offseason. We ALWAYS freak out about what free agents might walk, we complain about the free agents Al brings in, Raider Greg threatens to not renew his season tickets , we fight about the coaching staff, we always say "FUCK AL", but then he throws massive $$$$$$$$ at someone we all want then we say Als not afraid to pay his guys he wants, and then the draft.

As we get closer to the draft, all the conversations go like this, "We should draft so and so" and then someone replies like this "What? We don't need so and so, Did you actually watch any Raider games last year? If you know anything about football you would know that we need to draft this kid out of (insert college name here)"

And what's even funnier about all the shit we bicker about is, is the fact that I LOVE IT!!!! Go Raiders! Go ahead HELLRAIDER, bash Al all you want! Its all good! We all know when the Raiders return to glory that we are all gonna be kissing Al's ass again! I fucking love it!!!

I know a lot of you are life long fans but seriously STFU with the Al Davis bashing.

If you don't like it, then leave.

This is not some Business man like Paul Allen running the team. This is Al Motherfucking Davis. The godfather of football. He has every right to run his team into the ground (but i don't believe he is)

Cable was a bum... plain and simple. he screwed up by missing out on OTA days and should be punished accordingly.

I hear the Chargers bandwagon is taking nominations!!!

You have got to be kidding.....?....what the hell has this guy done since 1983 ...............and im being honest.....and I dont need someone to question my fanhood.....he has run off the best coach this team had since Flores, being Gruden ...........and there is no relief of a great coach in sight ever again in my mind.............. he has not shown the ability to make this once great franchise great again.....and i would like to know what sign of bringing this team to a winning formula again would be evident after he has most likely pissed off every great player who is a free agent this offseason!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know a lot of you are life long fans but seriously STFU with the Al Davis bashing.

If you don't like it, then leave.

This is not some Business man like Paul Allen running the team. This is Al Motherfucking Davis. The godfather of football. He has every right to run his team into the ground (but i don't believe he is)

Cable was a bum... plain and simple. he screwed up by missing out on OTA days and should be punished accordingly.

Adam Schefter and Jay Glazer reporting Hue Jackson has been named HC. Not a surprise....what will be interesting is who will be named OC and DC. They are also reporting that a possible OC candidate could be Al Saunders. Is he still in football? We should be thankful that he wasn't running a bed an breakfast these past few years....lol

And yet another whipping boy, he better save some $ so he will have it for lawyer fees whenever he gets fired in the next 2-3 years.............................................what a fucking joke...............

Adam Schefter and Jay Glazer reporting Hue Jackson has been named HC. Not a surprise....what will be interesting is who will be named OC and DC. They are also reporting that a possible OC candidate could be Al Saunders. Is he still in football? We should be thankful that he wasn't running a bed an breakfast these past few years....lol

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i can't even bitch about anything anymore just hope things work out for the best and we can start thinking about THIS year fuck it all, hopefully we can get some good picks in the draft and keep most of our players this year will be a Great year no matter what KEEP your heads up high no matter what, AL DAVIS doing shit like this should be no fucking secret whatever with him nothing we can do. GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!

I find my love for this team decreasing year after year..........let me say my love of the players does not....and well yes the history and everything else that comes along with it........but the fact that I truly dont think I will ever see a superbowl victory again in my lifetime is quite depressing...............! I have found the overall state of the game to be in turmoil................too many penalties........too many greedy athletes................they play a kids game for godsakes...................and the fact that before too long all tackling will be outlawed..............................and then to have to deal with an owner who clearly does not care about winning is disheartening..............................I HONEST TO GOD GET MORE EXCITED ABOUT WATCHING MY BELOVED SPORT OF HOCKEY AND MY MONTREAL CANADIENS THAN WATCHING RAIDER FOOTBALL BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT FROM KOOKY OLD AL.........................! I have said enough........im depressed.................................................

Yeah Al should just coach the team himself, cause no one will ever be good enough, be able to finish what they started, or get along with his Ole FART ASSSSSSSSS!....It will save him mad money and then he can fire himself!.....I with you HellRaider, Pro football in the near future is gonna be for PUSSSSSIIIIES!....

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I find my love for this team decreasing year after year..........let me say my love of the players does not....and well yes the history and everything else that comes along with it........but the fact that I truly dont think I will ever see a superbowl victory again in my lifetime is quite depressing...............! I have found the overall state of the game to be in turmoil................too many penalties........too many greedy athletes................they play a kids game for godsakes...................and the fact that before too long all tackling will be outlawed..............................and then to have to deal with an owner who clearly does not care about winning is disheartening..............................I HONEST TO GOD GET MORE EXCITED ABOUT WATCHING MY BELOVED SPORT OF HOCKEY AND MY MONTREAL CANADIENS THAN WATCHING RAIDER FOOTBALL BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT FROM KOOKY OLD AL.........................! I have said enough........im depressed.................................................

Its sad that the legacy of AL Davis, all he has done for the Raiders and the NFL will most likely end with him being a dick-tator, cheapskate, backstabbing, overbearing liar cheat.....instead of "JUST WIN BABY".......LMAO!.....as a fan all you can do is just laugh.....ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Well so far Oakland aint let us down. Dont know why any of yall are so suprised at all these stories comming out. Doesnt this crap happen every single offseason? Well of course AL is is tying to scew Cable out of money, When was the last coach besides maybe Art Shell that he hasnt tried. He is so greedy its not even funny. NONE of this is a suprise to me at all. We all knew after Cable got fired things were gonna fall apart and we were all right. We will not come close to a Championship until this man hits the floor, and to me thats just depressing.

I don't think any of it surprises us at all. But like Randy pointed out..it's just embarrassing how fucked up the entire setup is up top in Oakland. Some of you get mad when the media-heads talk about it...but hell...it is clearly a joke. And the fact that Al pays so much money for free agents/draft picks that never contribute (and he STILL wants on the field) but continually skimps on his coaches....

I went to Jacksonville this year and was planning on coming out and hanging with all of you in Oaktown this year for a game (given there is football) but I may find it hard to do...I'm past fed up with this bullshit...

Well so far Oakland aint let us down. Dont know why any of yall are so suprised at all these stories comming out. Doesnt this crap happen every single offseason? Well of course AL is is tying to scew Cable out of money, When was the last coach besides maybe Art Shell that he hasnt tried. He is so greedy its not even funny. NONE of this is a suprise to me at all. We all knew after Cable got fired things were gonna fall apart and we were all right. We will not come close to a Championship until this man hits the floor, and to me thats just depressing.

Midway through the season, Cable told Bay Area News Group that people "would be stunned if they knew what I'm being forced (by Davis) to do out here."

When told that people probably had a fair idea, Cable snapped: "(People) have no idea. It's going to come out soon, though." He added that he had not spoken with Davis since training camp, three months earlier.

It also goes on to say Cable was forced to use players he didn't want to play, and keep them on the roster. I'm starting to wonder why I keep rooting for this organization. Because Davis is obviously a horrible fucking person, regardless of whatever kinds of barriers he broke down decades ago. The guy is a true-blue asshole.

YEAR AFTER YEAR WE HEAR OF SUCH BULLSHIT AND IT ENDS UP SCREWING UP THE TEAM AND PLAYERS. AL DAVIS HAS TAKEN THIS TO YET ANOTHER LEVEL WITH THE CABLE FINE....WE HAVE HERD IT BEFORE THOUGH, HOW AL PICKS THE PLAYERS AND THE COACHES AND THE PLAYS ECT. SEEMS TO ME THAT ITS JUST THE WAY IT REALY IS......HOW SAD, THIS GUY WILL NEVER SEE ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP OR EVEN COME CLOSE. THE FANS ARE FUCKED AND HE DOES NOT CARE A LICK. ITS NOW GOING TO BE A CIRCUS FOR THE NEER FUTURE.....

What world are you living in that makes you think ANY of those coaches would ever consider coaching for the RAIDERS?

I totally agree mate... chances are slim.

But there's no need to announce Hue straight away when the chances of other teams firing coaches now are slim to none.

To relate to my own situations as of late, When there's one bottle of water left on the supermarket shelf... some people can get pretty desperate in times of need. Al has the only vacant spot and apart from the other 31 hired NFL head coaches i'm sure there's another 5 Billion people on the planet who'd love to be steering a organization.

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Midway through the season, Cable told Bay Area News Group that people "would be stunned if they knew what I'm being forced (by Davis) to do out here."

When told that people probably had a fair idea, Cable snapped: "(People) have no idea. It's going to come out soon, though." He added that he had not spoken with Davis since training camp, three months earlier.

It also goes on to say Cable was forced to use players he didn't want to play, and keep them on the roster. I'm starting to wonder why I keep rooting for this organization. Because Davis is obviously a horrible fucking person, regardless of whatever kinds of barriers he broke down decades ago. The guy is a true-blue asshole.

And now the truth becomes much more clear. Seriously. WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON IN OAKLAND!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?

Thx for posting. Are you kidding me? Davis taking 20k from his game checks over missed days during OTA's?

What a selling feature to prospective OC and DC's....

I guess Cable won't be sitting up in the luxury box with Al Davis and Jim Otto

Al spends tens of millions on free agents, then pinches pennies with his coaches. What's up with that?I wonder if we'll be seeing an explanation with the overhead projector?

Seeing how Al has withheld money from 4 of his last 5 coaches makes for a great incentive for prospective new coaches, huh? I wonder if they can come up with something similar to a prenuptual agreement, that Al and the new coach can sign to prevent these things in case of another "breakup" later on.

And now the truth becomes much more clear. Seriously. WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON IN OAKLAND!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?

Thx for posting. Are you kidding me? Davis taking 20k from his game checks over missed days during OTA's?

What a selling feature to prospective OC and DC's....

I guess Cable won't be sitting up in the luxury box with Al Davis and Jim Otto

Al spends tens of millions on free agents, then pinches pennies with his coaches. What's up with that?I wonder if we'll be seeing an explanation with the overhead projector?

Seeing how Al has withheld money from 4 of his last 5 coaches makes for a great incentive for prospective new coaches, huh? I wonder if they can come up with something similar to a prenuptual agreement, that Al and the new coach can sign to prevent these things in case of another "breakup" later on.

At least wait til the superbowl concludes... there's a very good chance that Tomlin, McCarthy, Bellechick, Lovie or Rex could become available if one of the teams still left suffers a very embarrassing loss.

Also there's some great assistances on those teams.

IF it's going to be Hue... then he can wait.

What world are you living in that makes you think ANY of those coaches would ever consider coaching for the RAIDERS? Out of the ones you listed Lovie and Rex are the only ones even close to looking for a new job(though I can't see why). No way Rex is coming as I am sure his brother has informed him plenty of the going ons in Oakland. Lovie may consider. But as the Bears are once again going to the NFC championship game under him, I doubt he is going anywhere.

The assistants maybe. But if the only choice is Oakland or remaining an assistant with a playoff ready team. I think the choice is easy.

At least wait til the superbowl concludes... there's a very good chance that Tomlin, McCarthy, Bellechick, Lovie or Rex could become available if one of the teams still left suffers a very embarrassing loss.

And now the truth becomes much more clear. Seriously. WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON IN OAKLAND!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?

Thx for posting. Are you kidding me? Davis taking 20k from his game checks over missed days during OTA's?

What a selling feature to prospective OC and DC's....

Whilst i don't agree with hood winking the coach.... But it's Tom Cable fault for running practices which led to us losing 2 OTA's

I think Al will win this court case yet again cause it's the coach responsibility to run a smooth practice & plus it's probably in the contract somewhere, but the Dumb fuck Cable used his contract as a napkin after eating 2 ounds of wings and a gallon of soda pop

...or fuck it, you never know about Al, he could go SANJAY LAL for head coach

I don't think there will be an OC...think Greg hit that one on the head in that Al can save some money by letting Hue do them both. And I think he was planning on bringing Ryan back but Dallas is trying hard to get him signed so who knows who we will end up with :/

1)He has a good working relationship with the boss (not an easy task). He was fired by "Lance" and re hired by the boss..lol2)Players at the time (both sides of the ball) lobbied for him to get the HC.3)See 1 and 2 because I've just run out of reasons....maybe I am crazy.

3) Al's dementia has led him to believe that Rob Ryan is acutally Rex Ryan.

Raiderfanuntildeath

Could Al Davis be having money troubles? He didn't want to pay Cable 5 million nor Nnamdi his salary next year. Have the raiders become the pittsburgh pirates?

Its not much of a shock that he didnt want to pay Cable 5 million bucks. Al's notorious for not wanting to pay his coaches big bucks. As long as the NFL has the revenue sharing program, every team is capable of spending big bucks. Thats how the Lions are able to operate even though they've had to pay top dollar for a top 5 pick in every draft for last 30 years.

1)He has a good working relationship with the boss (not an easy task). He was fired by "Lance" and re hired by the boss..lol2)Players at the time (both sides of the ball) lobbied for him to get the HC.3)See 1 and 2 because I've just run out of reasons....maybe I am crazy.

3) Al's dementia has led him to believe that Rob Ryan is acutally Rex Ryan.

1)He has a good working relationship with the boss (not an easy task). He was fired by "Lance" and re hired by the boss..lol2)Players at the time (both sides of the ball) lobbied for him to get the HC.3)See 1 and 2 because I've just run out of reasons....maybe I am crazy.

3) Al's dementia has led him to believe that Rob Ryan is acutally Rex Ryan.

LMAO! I bet he introduces him(rob) as Rex.

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1)He has a good working relationship with the boss (not an easy task). He was fired by "Lance" and re hired by the boss..lol2)Players at the time (both sides of the ball) lobbied for him to get the HC.3)See 1 and 2 because I've just run out of reasons....maybe I am crazy.

3) Al's dementia has led him to believe that Rob Ryan is acutally Rex Ryan.

I don't think you're crazy.. I agree. I think he played the cards he was dealt with when he was here. example?? Look how much better were looking w/o JBust. Sometime you gotta just play the cards your dealt. I can't remember a time when he was playing that i wasn't disappointed. Does that mean the coaches sucked? no

1) He has a good working relationship with the boss (not an easy task). He was fired by "Lance" and re hired by the boss..lol2) Players at the time (both sides of the ball) lobbied for him to get the HC.3) See 1 and 2 because I've just run out of reasons....maybe I am crazy.